Therapists in San Diego, CA

Are you looking for a more joyous and purposeful life? I'm here to help! I believe you enter therapy already equipped for the transformation you seek.

I believe that all people desire to feel happy and have the capacity to improve their lives. If you’re visiting this site you’re likely questioning if you could be living a more meaningful and happy life. I have collected a wide variety of skills that have helped others on their path to wellness, and what I offer might be right for you too. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety using EMDR Therapy, and I focus on early childhood experiences and relationship issues.

Maria G. Hester, LMFT in private practice for almost 20 years. I come from a CBT and family systems approach as well as pastoral/spiritual counseling. I work well with PMADS, teens with anxiety, ADHD, and young adult relationships and career decisions. I am caring, direct and enjoy helping people achieve goals that they set. PMADS, teens with anxiety, ADHD, and young adult relationships and career decisions.

My name is Diann Horton, LCSW, and I have professional experience working with clients that are struggling with self-esteem, confidence, substance abuse, motivation, stress, and anxiety, as well as career/work challenges. I am a big advocate of clients wants and needs, therefore, I tend to favor the client centered approach because you are the expert of your own story. I typically work with individual adult clients that are having trouble with self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and career difficulties, as well as clients struggling with addiction.

Brian F Soden, LMFT, M-RAS is based in the Ventura CA area and utilizes a Humanistic, client-centered approach. California licensed since 2006, Brian believes that the client is the real agent of change. The therapist is to provide the space and relationship that allows the client change to occur. The focus of practice includes but is not limited to; recovery from addiction, depressive disorder, anxiety, and couples/relationship counseling (via in-person only).

Hi! My name is Lydia Jordan, LMFT & Diplomate, A-CBT. I work with individuals hoping to improve how they feel, think, and act using compassion-focused and trauma-informed CBT, with a particular emphasis on Eating, Mood, and Anxiety disorder diagnoses. I am also sensitive to Women's Life-Span concerns (including pregnancy & per-menopause) and recovery from Religious Trauma.

Hi! My name is Preeya Roe and I am an LCSW specializing in self-awareness, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I consider one's cultural identification and how it impacts our view of the world and ourselves. I would love to support you in increasing insight on the way to support you in developing the how and what is needed to reduce your suffering.

My name is YJ Carson, LCSW. My passion is supporting adults 18+ who are at any point in their journey toward wellness, fulfillment, discovery, and self-love. I use therapies like EMDR, CBT, and DBT that strengthen your internal resources, to help you achieve your personal growth goals. I try to keep a casual, nonjudgmental, positive, and open space. When you leave sessions, my hope is that you will feel seen, heard, understood, and challenged in helpful ways.

YOU are the most important person in your life. Everything you feel, think, and communicate impacts others and vice versa. If you have reached a point in your life where the relationship with yourself or others feels out of balance, there is hope in therapy. Everyone has a story and I am here to listen to yours and help you develop tools to alleviate the stress you are feeling. In a relaxed, accepting environment, we can explore ways to experience more peace, confidence, problem-solving skills, improved relationships, and joy.

I work with individuals, families, parents, and couples (premarital, married, divorcing and divorced, co-parenting couples). My client is the relationship and my goal is that you experience new life in your relationship. Sometimes couples get stuck in familiar ways of functioning, and with therapy, can learn to function differently in a way that can change the dynamics of the relationship. I am a structural family therapist, who incorporates CBT. I then focus on identifying the core beliefs you hold that are triggered by your current circumstances and begin to challenge those beliefs so that you

Hi, my name is Olga Gabriela Martinez. I received my education and training from Azusa Pacific University. I obtained a master's degree in Family Counseling and a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology. I am fluent in Spanish and have worked extensively with many cultural backgrounds. My work includes working with individuals, couples, and families. My areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, and trauma-related struggles. I have a special interest in women's issues and have worked extensively with women and men of different backgrounds. I am a Christian and have a special interest in the integration of faith in my treatment.

Counseling is a collaborative relationship where the client is the expert on their life. We bring our expertise together to help the client achieve their goals. Everyone is unique so therapy is personal and unique for each client. I use a variety of approaches that meet the needs of the client and their needs. I want clients to feels respected and valued in the therapeutic process. I love my work as a therapist and feel so privileged to be a part of others lives that supports their healing. My work as a Marriage and Family Therapist has been both broad and deep.

Hi there, I'm Katelyn Bailey, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. The focus of my practice is to support my clients as they navigate life's challenges, heal their relationship with themselves and others, overcome limiting beliefs that hold them back and access their own unique strengths so that they can feel confident, calm and content.

Dr. Stan practices as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY30834) in the state of California. Dr. Stan earned her Bachelor of Social Science from California State University, Chico, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Stan has been trained in CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapies, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-oriented, and Group Psychotherapy. Dr. Stan works primarily with adults. I typically work with adults with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, codependency, attachment wounds, first-generation status, substance use, LGBTQIA+, and bipolar disorder.

My life's work has centered around community building and grassroots social change. Because I believe in the more beautiful world my heart knows is possible, I have been a circle keeper and teacher in community settings, nonprofit organizations, jails, prisons, and university classrooms. I know what is possible when we show up together, for one another and the more than human world. I believe in magic and know that we need it to be able to face the inevitable human suffering in life.

My name is Nenia De Leon-Figueroa, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 10 years. I have a person-centered approach with a focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma. My specialty is exploring the effects of intergenerational trauma and societal and cultural norms on mental health and finding healing throughout. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I help people explore intergenerational trauma and use inner child work as well.

Hello, thank you for your interest in me as your therapist. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My experience encompasses a holistic approach that supports health & wellness towards an improved quality of life. My therapy framework is collaborative creating a safe space to share, works with individuals to achieve their goals, gain insight and find solutions.

My name is Elizabeth (Liz) Waissman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have worked in many different settings over the last 20 years as a Clinician, both with individuals and couples. I have worked in various settings, with Individuals who have experienced a variety of personal issues such as Depression/Anxiety, Stress, PTSD, Grief and Loss, Workplace issues, coping with change, Relationship issues and Aging issues. My approach to therapy is a client centered approach, and solution focused therapy, in other words, we will start where you are, right now.

Welcome to my therapy practice. I am Brenda Vieira a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space where you can explore your emotions and experiences. With a foundation in attachment theories and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I'm here to help you navigate challenges and foster healthier relationships. Whether you're dealing with trauma, parenting concerns, or anxiety, my goal is to empower you with the tools to achieve emotional well-being.